Overview
The role assists with the annual consolidation of ACO accounts and contributes to the development of ACO accounting policies and procedures. It provides financial advice and support to HQ SHAPE and Allied Command Operations (ACO) centralised budget stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports SHAPE official accounting records for budgetary credits, expenditure, accounts payable, Advance Accounts, accounts receivable, payments and receipts.
- Monitors execution of Foreign Military Sales contracts and follows up on commitments for liquidation.
- Provides expert advice supporting development of automated accounting system modules.
- Responsible for analysis, assessment, and correction regarding monthly reconciliation process.
- Provides onsite assistance and training within the functional area.
- Monitors transactions for reimbursable activities and coordinates follow-up for outstanding credits.
- Performs and analyses payroll accounting for NIC, LWR and consulting staff.
- Contributes to collection of information for audit and control.
- Supports preparation of the annual financial statement for SHAPE.
- Monitors execution of international and infrastructure funding.
Required Experience
- Experience in control of accounts and financial activities: reconciliation of accounts; preparation of payroll and examination of vouchers; records and controls commitments; obligation and expenditure of funds.
- Professional experience in accounting, economics, finance, or business management.
- Experience as an administrator in NATO or other multi-national organisations.
- Extensive experience with operation of automated accounting systems.
- Experience and knowledge in the application of NATO financial rules and regulations.
- Experience and knowledge in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Qualifications
- Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, economics or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years function related experience, OR Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related experience.
- Formal training in accounting or financial management is essential.
- An Advanced University degree or post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Management or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification with 4 years post-related experience, OR a higher secondary education with professional technical training leading to a professional accounting qualification or country-specific equivalent, coupled with 6 years related professional experience.
